First off, let me just say that I had remembered hearing about dad’s bike when I was a kid. It was hard for me to grasp the concept of a bicycle having all of the things dad told us about … Continue reading
Category Archives: Post-War Balloon Tire Bicycles
This 1960’s Newsboy Special, built by the Columbia Manufacturing Company is a heavy-duty balloon tire bicycle that was designed to fill the demand for a rugged service bicycle. By the time this bike was produced, the middleweight craze was in … Continue reading
This 1950’s balloon tire Hiawatha Meteor bicycle was a mid-range priced model sold at Gambles Hardware stores. While it does not feature a springer fork or chromed fenders, it still does offer a tank, two tone paint, Delta “Winner” headlight, … Continue reading
Total restoration of Family Heirloom bike belonging to a relative of customer. This was a 100% ground up restoration on a 1954 Schwinn Streamliner bicycle that was in Barn Found shape and too rough to show or display as found. … Continue reading
Presented for your enjoyment, is this “A” serial number early post-war production Henderson badged Balloon tire deluxe Schwinn bicycle. This was a version of the Autocycle model, typically the top end bikes by Schwinn and those with the most deluxe features. … Continue reading
The Western Flyer X-53 Super was the top of the line bicycle sold through the Western Auto store chain which does not exist today. This bicycle was built by Murray Ohio Mfg. Co. for Western Auto from 1953 to 1958 … Continue reading
This late 1940’s Sears J.C. Higgins ladies bicycle looks a lot like the pre-war models with its skirt guard and paint details. Even the badge has a similar design to the pre-war Elgin. Made by Murray, it is similar to … Continue reading
It doesn’t get anymore deluxe than this custom 1950’s Cadillac Cruiser Deluxe. The skirted-fenders, the long Shelby Airflow style tank, and the front horizontal spring adds to the 1950’s look. Rock N’ Roll is here to stay!! … Continue reading
This advertisement, issued before Christmas 1948 shows a new 1949 Schwinn B6 Autocycle. The bike shown is fully equipped, with spring fork and fore-wheel brake. The ad reads: When your young hopeful asks for a Schwinn-Built bike for Christmas you … Continue reading
Custom Schwinn Phantom with chrome frame and plenty of accessories. Pee-Wee Herman would be proud! … Continue reading